Legal notice

Provisional version, under legal review. Last updated: 5 October 2026.

In accordance with Articles 6-III and 19 of French Law No. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 on confidence in the digital economy (LCEN), the following information is provided to users of the kizunastories.com website and the Kizuna app (kizunastories.app).

1. Publisher

  • Company name: The Happiness Institute
  • Legal form: SAS (French simplified joint-stock company), registration in progress
  • Share capital: 10 000 €
  • Registered office: 50 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France
  • Trade and Companies Register (RCS): [to be completed]
  • SIREN: [to be completed]
  • EU VAT number: [to be completed]
  • Email: contact@happiness-institute.com
  • Phone: [to be completed]

2. Publication director

[to be completed], as president of The Happiness Institute.

3. Hosting

The website is hosted by Lovable Labs Incorporated (Lovable), whose infrastructure services rely on data centres located in the European Union. Full hosting provider details: [to be completed].

4. Intellectual property

The Kizuna brand, the "The Happiness Institute®" trademark (registration pending), the logo, visual identity, presentation texts, illustrations, Emma's voice and character, and the software are the property of The Happiness Institute or its partners and are protected by the French Intellectual Property Code. Any full or partial reproduction or representation without prior written permission is prohibited.

The book and content visuals on the website are illustrative depictions of Kizuna creations, provided for guidance only. They are not published works.

The stories, memories and photographs entrusted by users remain their property (see the terms of use).

5. Trial phase

Until 31 October 2026, no paid order is concluded on this website: the free trial and book orders take place in the Kizuna app. The applicable terms are set out in the terms of sale.

6. Contact and reporting

For any question or to report unlawful content: contact@happiness-institute.com.

This English translation is provided for information only; the French version prevails.